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October 2004, Week 2

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Duane Percox <[log in to unmask]>
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Duane Percox <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 11 Oct 2004 09:43:33 -0800
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Mark 'Mr. Bixby' writes:
>Hi HP3000-L,
>
>I have just returned from vacation (but am still extremely
>behind on e-mail) after flying on America West Airlines whose
>official airline abbreviation code is "HP" (I have no idea why).
>
>I guess America West could be next on HP's lawsuit list.  ;-)

That would be 'IATA', the organization that coordinates airline
and airport designations. Airlines can request, but don't get
to choose their designations :-)

duane

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